body of Christ

Don’t Give Up

November 11, 2018 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Luke 18:1-8 The parables are specifically given as a corrective to the body of Christ. The Parable of the Persistent Widow is written to those in the body of Christ who give up too easily, and likely, would be unprepared for the coming persecution that precedes the coming of Christ.… Read more

John Piper: Is It Okay for There to Be Different Denominations In the Body of Christ?

May 14, 2014 By ray

Vision for the Church: Fellowship (pt3 of 4)

May 1, 2012 By ray

One Body – One Level, Not Two Levels I am not sure if this is how you conceive of fellowship, or a church. You may be hearing all this talk about one body and being interconnected and prioritizing church and you’re thinking to yourself, this doesn’t apply to me. I am here to be served.… Read more

Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts from Romans 12:3-8 (pt 3 of 3)

February 14, 2011 By ray

Now before I list out the spiritual gifts, I want to talk about the connection between grace and gifts.… Read more

Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts from Romans 12:3-8 (pt 2 of 3)

February 14, 2011 By ray

Given what we just experienced as a church last Sunday and as we move into a new chapter in our church history, it is very fitting that we are going to talk this morning about the body of Christ and spiritual gifts. Let me start with a qualification — this area of spiritual gifts is something that has been in the back of my mind for several years now, but I’m still a novice, a lot of it is totally new for me and I am still praying through it and learning as I go.… Read more

Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts from Romans 12:3-8 (pt 1 of 3)

February 14, 2011 By ray

Today, we are going to start a two-part series about spiritual gifts. This week will be more of an introduction into the topic because for many of us, it’s new. I’m going to end part one with some practical applications but I intend to flesh it out much more in next week’s sermon.… Read more